About this Event
Join us for the second annual Free Press Fest presented by Montana Free Press, a dynamic 3-day journalism conference presenting keynotes, panels, and workshops with thought leaders, policy experts, authors, independent journalists, and engaged Montana citizens.
This year the conference takes place September 16-18, 2025 on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. A detailed agenda and speaker lineup for Free Press Fest 2025 will be released in late August at freepressfest.org
Registration is required to attend. Click the "Get Tickets" button to complete your registration! Passes will be available for pickup at the registration desk upon arrival to the conference.
Helpful information:
- Registration and pass pickup is located in the MSU SUB foyer outside Ballroom A.
- Lunch on September 17 is included with your conference registration.
- Campus parking information will be emailed to registrants.
- Doors for each conference event open 30 minutes prior to start time.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Opening Keynote
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Opening Reception
Wednesday, Sept. 17
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Spotlight Session 1
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Breakout Session 1
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Breakout Session 2
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch (provided with advance conference registration)
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Spotlight Session 2 (lunchtime programming)
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Breakout Session 3
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Breakout Session 4
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Headline Keynote
Thursday, Sept. 18
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spotlight Session 3
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Closing Event: To Be Announced
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Strand Union Building at Montana State University, 751 Grant St, Bozeman, United States
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